Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 348

Rare Early British Carved Oak Open Armchair

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

17th century, probably Charles II, framed and paneled back with carved crest over relief carved coat of arms with goat's head and scalloped shells, carved arm supports in the Gothic taste, molded seat frame, stretcher base, 40-1/2 x 22-3/4 x 17-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia

Condition

cracks, surface losses and old losses at front edge, rear seat board restored, early iron braces at rear legs and joints of stretchers, expected wear and losses at arm tops with one exposed tenon, shrinkage at back panel, some retouch at edges, other possible restorations (back of chair with later painted surface